1998-99 Upper Deck Kobe Bryant #46 Basketball Card

This item is the reverse side of a 1998-99 Upper Deck basketball trading card featuring NBA legend Kobe Bryant, numbered 46 in the set. The card is constructed of semi-glossy cardstock with a light gray or silver-toned background. It measures approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches, the standard size for modern trading cards. The back layout includes a smaller secondary player photo on the left, biographical information (6'7", 210 lbs, Philly native), a brief narrative highlighting his All-Star game achievement, and a statistical table showing his first two seasons (1996-97 and 1997-98) with the Los Angeles Lakers. The manufacture date of 1999 is noted in the fine print at the bottom alongside the Upper Deck and NBA logos. Regarding condition, the card appears to be held by a person's hand without a protective sleeve or top-loader, which is a risk factor for surface oils and edge wear. The corners visible in the top left and bottom right show slight softness or whitening, typical for a raw card of this age. The centering of the print on the card back appears slightly shifted toward the right side. Overall, it represents a standard base card from Bryant's early career, highly sought after by collectors for its iconic subject matter and clean 1990s design aesthetic produced during the height of Upper Deck's market dominance.